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Master of Science in Education

Counseling and Human Services

Contact: Director of Student Services

Office: Greenlawn Hall 120 D

Telephone: (574) 520-4845

Internet Address: catkins@iusb.edu

Program Objectives

The School of Education attempts to provide appropriate educational experiences for graduate students who are working for advanced degrees, for new teaching licenses, for transfer to other institutions, or for professional development in their fields. Applicants must indicate their goal on the application. The applicant can apply for only one degree at a time, although certification and professional development work may be included. If the applicant changes goals, a new application must be filed. Admission to one program does not assure admission to another.

Admission Procedures

Admission to specific programs may require additional steps as described in the program specific admission requirements and procedures section of this Campus Bulletin. All programs require the following steps:

1. File the application for admission to graduate study on-line. Application fee is $45 ($55 for international students). Applications may not be filed for the master’s degree program until all academic work has been completed for the student’s bachelor’s degree program. It is highly recommended an appointment be made with an academic advisor.

2. Provide three letters of recommendation.

3. Document all experience in human services related field.

4. Submit a personal statement in which you address the following:

a. List and describe your work and volunteer experiences related to the field of counseling and human services.

b. List and describe education and training related to the field of counseling and human services beyond your formal coursework

which you have attained as a result of participation in workshops, seminars, professional meetings, etc.

c. Why have you selected Counseling & Human Services as a preferred area of study?

d. What characteristics do you have that you believe would make you a successful counselor?

e. What additional information do you wish to bring to the awareness of the screening committee regarding your application?

5. Demonstrate computer proficiency.

6. Complete EDUC-G 500- introduction to Counseling and Ethics- with a grade of B or better.

7. Complete an interview with program faculty. Completion of program requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

8. Provide official transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended (Transcripts from any Indiana University Campus

need not be sent). Must have earned a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA in an undergraduate degree program.

a. Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 in a undergraduate degree program or a 3.25 GPA in the final 60 credit hours of that degree program.

b. Those who do not meet the preferred GPA requirement must complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and score at least

450 on the Verbal Reasoning and at least a 3.5 on the Analytical Writing Section. Information can be found online at www.ets.org/gre .

9. International students wishing to enroll must submit the international student admission materials and the IU South Bend Master of Science in Education degree application to the IU South Bend Office of International Student Services. This must be done before they may be considered for admission to a graduate program. All students must present evidence of proficiency in English if their native language is not English. Applicants must score 550 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before they are eligible for unconditional admission.

10. Undergraduates who are in the final semester of an undergraduate degree program and who complete the requirements within that semester may be admitted to graduate study. Courses open to graduate students that will not be included as part of the undergraduate degree requirements may be taken during that semester and will count toward the higher degree. Failure to obtain the bachelor’s degree at the end of the semester will nullify graduate credit for the courses taken. The application previously submitted for graduate work may be validated by notification of receipt of the bachelor’s degree. All undergraduates must receive written permission from the advisor/counselor, School of Education, prior to enrolling in a graduate course.

11. You may be considered for conditional admission upon receipt of your application, application fee, and official transcripts. You may complete up to six credit hours of coursework prior to formal admission to your program. If you do not meet the GRE requirement after completing the 6 credit hours you will not be able to continue in the program.

12. A check or money order payable to Indiana University for the application fee.

13. Applicants must submit all materials to the School of Education. The mailing address is:

Indiana University South Bend

School of Education Room 120 D

1700 Mishawaka Avenue

Post Office Box 7111

South Bend, Indiana 46634-7111

14. Additional requirements may vary according to the individual programs.

Graduate Admission Requirements

An applicant who has met all admission requirements listed for the appropriate program may be admitted unconditionally. Enrollment in at least one course within two years of the date of admission is required to maintain admission status. If the student does not enroll during the two-year period, a new application is required. The following are required for admission into graduate degree programs beginning in May 2005:

• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a 2.50 GPA or higher.

* If you do not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement to get into the program, you will not have the opportunity to take classes as a non-degree student

to raise your GPA.

• Those that do not meet the preferred GPA requirement of 3.0 must complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and score at least 450 on the Verbal Reasoning and at least 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section. Information can be found online at www.ets.org/gre .

• Meet all additional admissions requirements of the specific programs or divisions within the School of Education. Students must have admission approved by the department head in such program or division.

• Complete a School of Education graduate admission form.

* Your admission allows you to register for EDUC-G 500 during the Fall semester. All outstanding application requirements

(i.e. personal statement, recommendation letters etc.) are expected to be submitted prior to November 1st.

The admission date of each candidate will be noted on the graduate admission form.

Note: Students who enter the School of Education prior to July 2002 are under the guidelines of the Rules 46-47 of the Teacher Education and Certification Handbook. Students under the guidelines of Rules 46-47 must meet a May 15, 2006, deadline and have all requirements successfully completed and paperwork submitted to the Education Student Services Office. Students who enter the school after July 2002 are under the guidelines of Rules 2002. Students are advised to confer with the staff of the Education Student Services Office concerning the current educational requirements.

General Requirements

Basic Requirements

• A student must be admitted unconditionally to graduate study, or, if allowed to enter conditionally, must remove the conditions satisfactorily within one year of admission. Enrollment in at least one course within two years of the date of unconditional admission is required to maintain admission status.

• A student must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours (55 credit hours in counseling and human services).

• A student may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours toward the degree gained through workshops and/or conferences that carry college credit. Credit acquired in activity courses or in work taken by correspondence will not apply toward degree requirements.

• Course work used to complete the requirements for a previous master’s degree will not be accepted as credit for the degree Master of Science in Education.

Completion of requirements for the degree Master of Science in Education does not necessarily mean that a student has met requirements for professional teaching, administrative, or supervisory certification. For current certification information, students must contact the Education Student Services Office.

Semester Load

Indiana University defines full-time status for graduate students as enrollment in a minimum of 8 credit hours per semester. Half-time status is enrollment in a minimum of 4 credit hours per semester.

Residence

The residence requirement for the degree Master of Science in Education at IU South Bend may be met by completion of at least 15 of the 36 credit hours on the IU South Bend campus.

Grade Point Average

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all work to be eligible for the degree Master of Science in Education. An overall 2.5 cumulative GPA must be earned to meet certification requirements. Refer to undergraduate academic policies for other requirements that may apply to graduate students pursuing standard teacher certification programs at IU South Bend; then consult an advisor.

The School of Education at IU South Bend will not accept D grades earned at IU South Bend or at any institution for credit toward a graduate degree. No grade below C (2.0) will be accepted in the student’s concentration area(s) for any teacher certification program. The latter rule applies to various certification areas as follows:

—For students majoring in elementary education, this rule applies to professional education courses.

—For students majoring in secondary education, this rule applies to:

• Professional Education,

• Major (primary), and

• Minor (supporting) courses.

—For students majoring in special education, this rule applies to:

• Professional education, and

• Major courses.

Policy for Transfer of Course into Graduate Degree Programs

As of the fall 2005 semester, students seeking a graduate degree in the School of Education may request a transfer of a maximum of 12 credit hours of required courses from any institution, including IU South Bend, into School of Education graduate degree programs. Each program in the School of Education may further limit the number of transfer credit hours and specific courses that may be transferred. The transfer of all courses must be approved by the program coordinator or a designee. All courses transferred into graduate degree programs in the School of Education must have a grade of B or better.

Pass/Fail Option

Any graduate student may choose to be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis (P/F) in any elective course, up to a maximum of four courses per degree program and not more than two courses in any calendar year. A Master of Science in Education degree candidate may not elect the Pass/Fail option for any of the credit hours required in the major, minor, or any area of certification.

A student choosing the Pass/Fail (P/F) option for an elective course must do so during the first three weeks of a regular semester or during the first two weeks of a summer session by processing the prescribed request in the Education Student Services Office. This election is not reversible.

Application for Graduate Degree

An application for a degree must be completed and filed six months before the degree is to be granted. The application is to be filed in the Education Student Services Office. Failure to file this application by the proper deadline may result in failure to graduate at the expected time. The responsibility for checking degree requirements rests with the student.

Retention in Graduate Study

• Students failing to maintain a B (3.0) average in all work taken after the bachelor’s degree will be placed on academic probation and so notified. If a student fails to remove the probationary status during the next enrollment period, the privilege of continuing in the School of Education may be denied. Students who have been dismissed from the School of Education are not eligible for recommendation for teaching or other licenses. Students who have been dismissed may appeal to the office of the dean if there are extenuating circumstances that may not have been considered.

• A student who has been admitted to the School of Education but denied admission to a particular program may not take any further work in that area of study unless the program agrees to the continued work.

• All work must be completed within six calendar years from the date of the receipt of a grade in the first course that is to be used toward the degree.

• All graduate students are expected to abide by all specific program policies. In addition to academic performance, IU South Bend's graduate students will be evaluated on the basis of their professional conduct and dispositions. Unsatisfactory professional conduct or unprofessional dispositions observed on the part of a graduate student in the School of Education in classes at IU South Bend or in field or clinical experiences, may result in that student's dismissal from the graduate program. Dispositions will be assessed as part of the Unit Assessment System. Also, a Letter of Concern will serve as documentation of concerns related to professional conduct or dispositions. School of Education procedures will be followed when documenting concerns about dispositions with a letter of concern. Letter of Concern procedures are described in detail in this Campus Bulletin on page 86.

NOTE: Electronic mail (e-mail) is the official means of communication with students at IU South Bend. A student’s failure to receive or read official university communications sent to the student’s official e-mail address does not absolve the student from knowing and complying with the content of the official communication. It is recommended that students check e-mail messages at least once a day. Students will be made aware of program changes via e-mail sent to their university address.

Counseling and Human Services

The IU South Bend Counseling and Human Services Program provides quality professional education to graduate students seeking counseling careers in education, mental health services, business, and community or government agencies. The curriculum provides theoretical courses and supervised professional experiences. Internship experiences are also offered for those seeking state licensure.

Students enrolled in the program come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, with the majority of students being employed full time while attending graduate school. Students may choose from the community or school counseling tracks. Counseling graduates successfully serve in institutions of higher education, in area personnel departments, in administrative positions in social agencies, as well as counsel in public and private counseling agencies. Graduates in school counseling are prepared to serve grades K-12 and have found jobs in area schools.

The program is limited to 24 students selected each year who work together over a three-year period to complete the degree of Master of Science in Education, Counseling and Human Services.

Additional Admission Requirements

• General application requirements and procedures as described in preceding section on admission.

• Additional items to be submitted prior to November 1st. Include a written statement of personal philosophy, three letters of recommendation,

demonstrate computer proficiency, and GRE if required.

• Documented paid or volunteer experience in the human services or related field is desired (Resume format).

• Successful completion of EDUC-G 500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics (offered in the fall of each year).

• An interview with resident faculty, generally scheduled near the end of the EDUC-G 500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics. Candidates must be enrolled in the EDUC-G 500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics (or have already completed it) and have furnished all of the above materials to qualify for an interview. A cohort of 24 students will be selected by the faculty.

• Candidates selected for the program will make a commitment to progress through the program, and participate as members of an established reference group, for approximately three years or until graduation.

* Completion of program requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Program Requirements

School Counseling Track

First Year Courses

EDUC-G 500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics

EDUC-G 505 Individual Appraisal: Principles and Procedures

EDUC-G 522 Counseling Theory

EDUC-G 532 Introduction to Group Counseling

EDUC-P 514 Life Span Development: Birth-Death

Second Year Courses

EDUC-G 506 Personality Development: Growth of Normal and Deviant Styles

EDUC-G 507 Lifestyle and Career Development

EDUC-G 523 Laboratory in Counseling

EDUC-G 524 Practicum in Counseling

EDUC-G 562 School Counseling: Intervention, Consultation, and Program Development

EDUC-P 503 Introduction to Research

Third Year Courses

EDUC-G 525 Advanced Practicum (for certified teachers instead of EDUC-G 550)

EDUC-G 550 Internship in Counseling and Guidance (School counselors who hold a teaching certificate may take an elective in place of EDUC-G 550 during the spring semester)

EDUC-G 550 Intership in Counseling and Guidance (Fall Semester)

EDUC-G 542 Organization and Development of Counseling Programs

EDUC-G 575 Multicultural Counseling

One of the Following:

EDUC-G 592 Seminars in Drug / Alcohol Abuse Prevention

EDUC-G 510 Theories of Alcohol and Drug Addiction

EDUC-G 511 Screening and Assessment of Alcohol and Drug Problems

EDUC-G 512 Counseling with Addictions

EDUC-G 598 Comprehensive Examination in Counseling (0 cr.)

EDUC-G 599 Specialization Project in Counseling (0 cr.)

Community Counseling

First Year Courses

EDUC-G 500 Orientation to Counseling and Ethics

EDUC-G 505 Individual Appraisal: Principles and Procedures

EDUC-G 522 Counseling Theory

EDUC-G 532 Introduction to Group Counseling

EDUC-P 514 Life Span Development: Birth-Death

Second Year Courses

EDUC-G 506 Personality Development: Growth of Normal and Deviant Styles

EDUC-G 507 Lifestyle and Career Development

EDUC-G 523 Laboratory and Counseling

EDUC-G 524 Practicum in Counseling

EDUC-G 563 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling

EDUC-P 503 Introduction to Research

Third Year Courses

EDUC-G 550 Internship in School Counseling and Guidance (Fall and Spring)

EDUC-G 575 Multicultural Counseling

One of the following:

EDUC-G 592 Seminar in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prevention

EDUC-G 510 Theories of Alcohol and Drug Addiction

EDUC-G 511 Screening and Assessment of Alcohol and Drug Problems

EDUC-G 512 Counseling with Addictions

EDUC-G 598 Comprehensive Examination in Counseling (0 cr.)

EDUC-G 599 Specialization Project in Counseling (0 cr.)

School Counseling Licensure Seekers

The Counseling & Human Services (CHS) program at Indiana University South Bend offers non-degree seeking students who possess a master's degree

in counseling the opportunity to pursue school counseling licensure in the State of Indiana. Requirements and procedures are detailed below.

Requirements:

1. A master's degree in counseling completed within the last 8 years.

2. A current resume documenting experience in counseling either within or outside of a school setting.

3. Official transcripts indicating master's degree program of study. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

4. Completed an Indiana University School of Education application.

5. Personal statement indicating professional interest and goals, and reasons for pursuing school counseling licensure.

6. Three letters of recommendation from professional colleagues, supervisors, or university course instructors. At least one of these letters

must come from a person at your current or most recent place of employment.

7. An interview with a program faculty member may be required

Application Procedures:

Applications are accepted two times per year. Applications deadlines are October 1st and April 1st of each year. Late applications will not be accepted. All applications are reviewed by CHS program faculty and the School of Education Student Services Office. Applicants will be notified of their status within four weeks. If accepted, a sequence of courses to be completed for school counseling licensure will be provided to each applicant in the acceptance letter.

Course of Study:

Students will meet with a program faculty member to finalize a course of study. This course of study will address deficiencies in the student's previous counseling training relative to school counseling licensure standards. At a minimum, students will be required to complete:

1. G562: School Counseling: Intervention, Counseling & Program Development

2. G542: Organization and Development of Counseling Programs (or equivalent)

3. At least three credit hours of G500: School of Counseling Internship

Other courses may be required at the discretion of program faculty (e.g., group counseling, career counseling, practicum, more internship credits). An advising sheet indicating this course of study will be kept in the School of Education Student Services Office. All course work must be passed with a grade of B or better. Once all requirements are successfully completed the student will be eligible for licensure. All course work for licensure must be completed at Indiana University South Bend.

All non-degree seeking students are subject to the rules and regulations presented in the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct (available at http://www.iusb.edu/~judicial/) . Non-degree seeking students are also subject to the Indiana University South Bend School of Education policies and procedures.

Course Enrollment:

Courses in the CHS program have limited enrollment capacities. Preference for course enrollment will be given to current degree seeking students in the CHS program. If a course has reached it enrollment capacity, non-degree seeking students may be placed on a waiting list. Non-degree seeking students who are unable to register for a course due to course enrollment limitations must wait until the next course offering to enroll. Independent study options will not be provided for non-degree seeking students.

Professional Certification in School Services–Counselor (Post Master’s)

The professional certification program for school counselors provides training for those persons interested in identifying, developing, and demonstrating advanced skills in counseling and related fields.

A professional license in school counseling requires the completion of specified professional education courses beyond the master’s degree. These courses are designed to meet requirements for professional education for school counselors and the elective components of the classroom teacher and administrator specialists degree.

Professional Certification Requirements

Completion of three years experience in accredited schools as a school counselor subsequent to the issuance of the standard license, with at least half of the time spent in counseling.

Completion of 18 or more graduate credit hours in counselor education, beyond the credit hours required for the standard license, including at least one course from at least four of the following areas:

• Evaluation and accountability

• Consultation

• Advanced practicum

• Statistics, research, computer technology

• Supervision of counseling programs

• Strategies for developing and expanding human potential

• Program management

• Family counseling

Recommendation of the counseling and human services faculty for the professional license.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

For students pursuing the LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana), 12 additional credit hours are required and may be obtained before or after obtaining the Master's Degree. Approximately 2 credit hours may be used to obtain 200 internship hours, which when added to the 800 hours of practicum / internship hours acquired for program requirements add up to 1,000 hours of practicum / internship hours required by the state.

Since the CHS Program is designed to cover all core courses for the LMHC, the 12 additional credit hours required are elective courses.

For specific degree requirements for admission into the program click here.

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